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Michigan
David Sosnoski Petitioner V Township Of Hume Respondent
- Petitioner
- David Sosnoski
- Respondent
- Township Of Hume
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002655-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Huron
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | PET | Not recorded | 07/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/14/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
Documents
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name David M.I. Last Name Sosnoski Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 3835 Kistler Road City or Town Battle Creek State Michigan ZIP Code 49014 Telephone Number (269) 207-6070 E-mail Address dsosnoski52@gmail.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Zachary M.I. J Last Name Eskau Firm Name (if any) Eskau Law, PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1070 South Collon Drive City or Town Bad Axe State Michigan ZIP Code 48413 Telephone Number 9895535850 E-mail Address zeskau@outlook.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) Etzler Road
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town Kinde County Huron State Michigan ZIP Code 48445 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Hume (HURON) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed value established by the Township of Hume is incorrect; the number is too high based which has artificially inflated the taxable value of the subject property. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 3211-035-006-50 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 103100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 103100 What do you believe is the fair market value? 148000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 74000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 74000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Zachary J. Eskau Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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SC_Notice_of_Docket_Number.2026-09-25_07-26-28.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 David Sosnoski, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002655 Township Of Hume, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 25, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 David Sosnoski, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002655 Township Of Hume, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 25, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 David Sosnoski, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002655 Township Of Hume, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 25, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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Board of Review Decision - Sosnoski.pdfRead complete document text →
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FROM 04/03/2026 0 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION HUME TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR P O BOX 1048 CASEVILLE MI 48725 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL. SOSNOSKI DAVID & SOSNOSKI BRIAN 3835 KISTLER ROAD BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 3211-035-006-50 ETZLER RD BEG AT NE COR OF SEC TH S 02 DEG W ALG E SEC L 2640.39' TH S 89 DEG W ALG E & W 1/4 L 1321.785'TH N 48 DEG E 460.36' TH N 01 DEG E 324.33' TH N 59 DEG E 230.66' TH N 20 DEG E 145.11' TH N 02 DEG E 459.42' TH S 78 DEG E 200' TH N 03 DEG E 266.63' TH N 48 DEG E 295.36' TH N 02 DEG E 878.35' TH S 90 DEG E ALG N SEC L 330' TO POB. 39.49 A. CASE SURVEY 7-13-07. THIS PROPERTY rs CLASSIFIED 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary to compute your assessment and taxable value. The Board has completed their review of parcel number 3211-035-006-50 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments PETITION DENIED. VALUE APPROPRIATE. PROPERTY PROPERLY CLASSED AS RESIDENTIAL, NO FARMING ACTIVITY, MOSTLY WOODS USED FOR HUNTING. QUALIFIED AG EXEMPTION DENIEDAS NOTAG PROPERTY. 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE (Ifthe above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 2026 PRINCIPALRESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 103,100 103,100 103,100 103,100 0.0000 Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. Ifyou disagree with the decision ofthe Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909 by May 3 1 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property by July 31 for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property. Michigan Tax Tribunal P.o. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission: State Tax Commission Classification Appeals P.O.Box 30471 Lansing MI 48909
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-002655 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Attachments to Petition Attachment File Name: Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name David M.I. Last Name Sosnoski Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 3835 Kistler Road City or Town Battle Creek State Michigan ZIP Code 49014 Telephone Number (269) 207-6070 E-mail Address dsosnoski52@gmail.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Zachary M.I. J Last Name Eskau Firm Name (if any) Eskau Law, PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1070 South Collon Drive City or Town Bad Axe State Michigan ZIP Code 48413 Telephone Number 9895535850 E-mail Address zeskau@outlook.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) Etzler Road
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town Kinde County Huron State Michigan ZIP Code 48445 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Hume (HURON) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed value established by the Township of Hume is incorrect; the number is too high based which has artificially inflated the taxable value of the subject property. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 3211-035-006-50 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 103100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 103100 What do you believe is the fair market value? 148000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 74000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 74000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Zachary J. Eskau Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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